Flood Warning Info - River Don at Lower Sprotbrough
Area Description
Sprotbrough including Nursery Lane from Sprotbrough Bridge to Tower Cottages.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
Area Covered by this Flood Warning
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Flood Warning History
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 22 Oct 2023 09:00
River Don
River levels remain high on the River Don at Sprotborough, although are expected to fall throughout Sunday, 22/10/2023. Flooding in areas adjacent to the river remains a risk, so you should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Our incident rooms are open, and we are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 17:00, 22/10/2023.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Oct 2023 00:18
River Don
River levels remain high on the River Don at Sprotborough, although are expected to fall throughout the night and into Sunday, 22/10/2023.
Flooding in areas adjacent to the river remains a risk, so you should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Our incident rooms are open, and we are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 08:15, 22/10/2023.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 17:16
River Don
River levels are remaining high on the Firoughr Aire due to heavy rainfall yesterday 20th October 2023.
Flooding in areas adjacent to the river is still possible through out today, 21st October 2023 and into the evening.
Our incident rooms are open, and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions and consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 01:15 AM, 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 05:05
River Don
River levels are rising on the River Don due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Don, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Sprotbrough including Nursery Lane from Sprotbrough Bridge to Tower Cottages.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 13:00 on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2022 04:09
River Don
River levels have now fallen below the flood risk threshold and we expect to be able to remove this flood warning later this morning. Further showery rainfall is forecast over the next few days although this is not expected to have a significant effect on river levels. We continue to monitor the situation. Our incident response staff are checking the condition of defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 12.15pm, 22/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 21:50
River Don
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall. as a result of Storm Franklin. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are Lower Sprotbrough.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and closely monitoring the forecast..
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 05:45am, 22/02/22, or as the situation changes. To report property flooding, please call 0800 80 70 60.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 04:46
River Don
River levels have risen as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible from 05:30 this morning (21/02/2022). Areas most at risk are Lower Sprotbrough.
We expect river levels to remain high until throughout today (21/02/2022). We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and closely monitoring the forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and put your flood plan into action.
This message will be updated by 12:45 tomorrow afternoon, 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes